It had always been hard to know what to expect from a Gerard Butler movie. The very same guy who was so good in the crowdpleasing “300”, the unexpectedly great “Coriolanus”, and the captivating “The Vanishing” has also given us such misfires as “Playing for Keeps”, “Gods of Egypt”, and “Geostorm”. I genuinely like Butler … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Everything Went Fine” on Blu-ray and DVD
Cohen Media Group has announced the home video release of renowned filmmaker François Ozon’s affecting adult drama “Everything Went Fine”. Based on a memoir by the late Emmanuèle Bernheim that chronicled her own experience with her father’s death, the film tells a richly human story while taking on some heavy subject matter with warmth and … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Master Gardener” (2023)
I’m always excited when a new Paul Schrader movie comes our way. Interestingly the acclaimed and often outspoken director, screenwriter, and former movie critic has seen his cinematic voice evolve in recent years. Traces of the same thematic DNA in his work on films like “Taxi Driver” and “American Gigolo” can still be seen in … Continue reading
“Fast X” Speeds to the Top of the Weekend Box Office
“Fast X”, the 10th entry in the high-octane and gleefully over-the-top Fast & Furious franchise, opened to a rock-solid $319 million opening weekend. The Universal Pictures powerhouse knocked “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” out of the top spot thanks to its fiercely loyal following and a vigorous promotional campaign. It marks the second largest … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Creed III” on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming home video release of “Creed III”. This brand-new combo pack features the film in crisp 4K with HDR and includes both a Blu-ray and digital copy. “Creed III” is the third chapter in the Rocky spin-off story of Adonis Creed who’s memorably played by a returning Michael … Continue reading
REVIEW: “White Men Can’t Jump” (2023)
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Ron Shelton’s 1992 basketball comedy “White Men Can’t Jump” lived and breathed off of the electric personalities and hilarious chemistry between its two leads, Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. When hearing a remake was on the way I immediately wondered if there was any … Continue reading